How far is North Jay, ME from New Sharon, ME?

The driving distance from North Jay, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.14 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.64 mi
20.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.64 mi
Kilometers
20.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.14 mi
Kilometers
25.98 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in North Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Jay
2026-04-16T07:58
Arrive New Sharon
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Jay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chesterville
ME

City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From North Jay
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To New Sharon
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Jay and New Sharon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Jay and New Sharon.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight right onto United States Highway 2

    1450 ft · 19 sec · United States Highway 2

  3. 3

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    3003 ft · 1 min · US Route 2 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  8. 8

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Chesterville Road

    834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Philbrick Street

    949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Jay and New Sharon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Falls Road
3.92 mi · 24%
Lucy Knowles Road
2.66 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.5 mi · 16%
Depot Street
1.85 mi · 11%
Chesterville Road
1.68 mi · 10%
North Chesterville Road
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Falls Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

3.92 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
00h 11m from North Jay
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Jay and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Jay to New Sharon?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from North Jay and 8.1 miles from New Sharon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Jay and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

31 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

70 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

73 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

73 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Jay and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.35 km).

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#1 North Jay

North Jay is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5472900, -70.2381200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
New Sharon

#2 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.238, 44.547294)
End: US 2 (-70.015716, 44.638879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $6.00 $3.42 $6.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Jay and New Sharon. The current time is 07:58:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.